Object

Issues and Options Document

Representation ID: 35221

Received: 04/03/2018

Respondent: Ms Sian Thomas

Representation Summary:

Sustainable travel is given as a choice in the IAO document with the 'potential for wider benefits for the environment through reduced congestion and air quality issues.'
People in Hullbridge can go on weekly organised Health Walks BUT these are for retired/unemployed folk who do not need to commute out of the area. The majority of residents have to travel by car or bus and train from Rayleigh station to outlying towns/cities for work. They do not have a choice.

Full text:

Sustainable travel is given as a choice in the IAO document with the 'potential for wider benefits for the environment through reduced congestion and air quality issues.'
People in Hullbridge can go on weekly organised Health Walks BUT these are for retired/unemployed folk who do not need to commute out of the area. The majority of residents have to travel by car or bus and train from Rayleigh station to outlying towns/cities for work. They do not have a choice.